What to expect when you visit London Claremont Clinic Eye Centre When you arrive, please report to the main reception. If you are new to the clinic, you will be asked to provide us with your registration details. You will then be directed to the ground or first floor to see one of the ophthalmology team. Our ophthalmology team consists of ophthalmic technicians, registered nurses health care assistants and an optometrist/orthoptist. One of our experienced team members will invite you to have an eye assessment. This will consist of a vision check of your eyes, which is achieved by reading letters on a board at a certain distance one eye at a time. You may also be asked to have the pressure in your eye measured with a small painless handheld device. Depending on the reason for your visit, your eye condition and your consultant ophthalmologist, your journey will then vary after this.

Each patient’s care is individually planned according to his or her needs. During your visit you may require eye drops. Your consultant ophthalmologist may also recommend you have one or several diagnostic tests, which we will aim to do at this same visit, if possible. You may also need treatment, which will be arranged accordingly. We do our best to ensure all our patients are seen as quickly as possible. To ensure your journey runs as efficiently as possible and to minimise the amount of visits you may need to make, we aim to carry out as many requested tests as possible during your initial visit. Eye drops Dilating eye drops allow the consultant to look at the back of your eye. These take approximately 15 minutes to take effect. They may blur your vision and can make you sensitive to light for

approximately 2-4 hours. You may therefore find it helpful to wear sunglasses when you leave. You should not drive or operate heavy machinery until your sight returns to normal and your eyes feel comfortable. Diagnostic tests Visual field: This test detects dysfunction in central and peripheral vision, which may be caused by various medical conditions such as glaucoma. The test takes 15-30 minutes and involves the patient fixing their gaze and then indicating whether they have seen a small light by pushing a button. Autorefraction: This test measures a person’s prescription for glasses and refractive error at the click of a button. Pentacam: This test takes a 3D mapping scan of the cornea. Biometry: This test scans the eye to measure the length and curvature of the eye. Your consultant will use these 2 measurements to determine which specific lens to implant for your cataract surgery. OCT: This sophisticated test scans and assesses

eye health and manages eye conditions, including macular degeneration and glaucoma, by capturing a 3D image below the surface of the retina. Fundus photography: This test involves a digital camera capturing high quality images of the back of your eye in order to monitor eye conditions and for the screening of diabetic eye disease. Fluorescein and ICG Angiography: This is a procedure for examining the circulation of the retina and choroid using a fluorescent dye and a specialised camera. It involves an injection into the vein followed by a series of photographs taken by a medical photographer. Refraction: This test is performed by a qualified optometrist. It is an eye examination that measures a person's prescription for glasses/contact lens or for pre/post cataract surgery. Treatments Intravitreous injections: This procedure involves having an injection into your eye i n o u r clean procedure room. Various injectable drugs can be used to treat a range of eye conditions,

i n c l u d i n g age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and uveitis. Photodynamic therapy laser: This involves an intravenous infusion of a photosensitive dye followed by laser treatment where the laser beam selectively targets a part of the eye to stabilise and improve vision in condition such as tumours of the eye and Central Serious Retinopathy. SLT laser (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty): This laser procedure treats glaucoma by safely and effectively reducing intraocular pressure in the eye. YAG laser capsulotomy: This laser procedure is used after cataract surgery to improve vision that has become cloudy post-operatively. YAG laser iridotomy: This laser procedure is used to treat or prevent angle closure glaucoma. Photocoagulator laser: This laser procedure cauterizes blood vessels in the eye to stabilise or improve vision in conditions including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Minor ophthalmic procedures: Minor procedures using local anaesthetic, including excision and curettage of lesions, are performed in our clean

procedure room. What to bring with you When you come to the eye clinic please remember to bring the following with you to ensure that we can complete all the investigations necessary: • A list of your current medications • Your current glasses • An optician’s report – if you have one • Sun glasses for when you leave • You should consider having someone with you to ensure you can get home safely, in case your sight is still blurred from dilating eye drops after your appointment.